Potato Skins
The processing score reflects 24 ingredients, including preservatives, ingredients listed as artificial, modified ingredients, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high saturated fat.
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Ingredients
14 listed · 6 flagged for reviewPOTATO SKIN: (BAKED POTATO WITH SHELL, NON-HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL), TOPPING: CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CULTURED MODIFIED MILK, PALM OIL, FOOD STARCH MODIFIED, NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT, COLOR (BETA CAROTENE, PAPRIKA EXTRACT, ANNATTO EXTRACT, BETA-APO-8'-CAROTENAL), MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, XANTHAN GUM, SORBIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, BACON: (BACON CURED WITH WATER, SALT, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, MAY CONTAIN: SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, SMOKE FLAVORING,. NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL MAPLE CONCENTRATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, HONEY, DEXTROSE, CITRIC ACID).
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Potato Skins scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Emulsifiers (Mono And Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Frozen Appetizers, this product is more processed than about 39% of the 4,714 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Potato Skins' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Color (Beta Carotene, Paprika Extract, Annatto Extract, Beta-Apo-8'-Carotenal).
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sorbic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Autolyzed Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Bacon: (Bacon Cured With Water, Salt, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite, May Contain: Sugar, Brown Sugar, Smoke Flavoring,. Natural And Artificial Maple Concentrate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate, Honey, Dextrose, Citric Acid).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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